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STARS Summer Research Program 2015 Application

Program dates: Sunday, May 31 - Friday, July 31, 2015

The STARS (Science, Technology and Research Scholars) Program provides students with an integrated experience that includes mentorship, academic support and engagement in original research. STARS identifies and supports students from groups that are underrepresented in the scientific and technological disciplines, and students who come from disadvantaged circumstances, in any of Yale’s natural sciences and engineering majors. Applications are accepted in the spring semester from students who, at the time, are freshmen or sophomores.

During the summer program students conduct full-time research with a faculty mentor in a Yale science laboratory, enroll in SCIE 101, Scientific Research: Process and Presentation, participate in study sessions and journal clubs, and conduct a formal presentation of their summer research. All participants are required to maintain on-campus residency throughout the duration of the program.

Application deadline is Monday, February 16, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.

Along with this application, all students are asked to submit a transcript. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Please email as an attachment to sarah.delvecchio@yale.edu.

If yes, in which program did you participate? If no, what science education resources have you utilized on or outside of campus? *

What previous research experience have you had? (100 words or less) *

Personal Statements

Why are you interested in the STARS Summer Program and/or science research in general? Please limit response to 200 words or less *

What are your goals for the summer if you are accepted into the STARS Summer Program (100 words or less) *

In your opinion, what can you contribute to the experience of other students participating in the program? (100 words or less) *

What is/are your anticipated long range career goals? (100 words or less) *

Is there any additional information that you can provide that would help us in considering your application to the STARS Program (100 words or less) *

Supporting Documents (Please check off if completed)

a. Along with this application, all students are asked to submit a transcript. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Transcripts must list the courses you are currently enrolled in. Please email as an attachment to sarah.delvecchio@yale.edu. Letters of Recommendation are not required.